The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced a new funding opportunity under its Made in America Manufacturing Initiative, offering up to $1.1 million in grants to support small manufacturers.
Empowering Small Manufacturers Through the E2G Program
The Manufacturing in America Grant Initiative will provide three eligible applicants up to $1.1 million to deliver training and technical assistance to support small manufacturers in the SBA’s Empower to Grow (E2G) Program. This program is designed to provide eligible U.S. small businesses with free business courses, hands-on training, and one-on-one consulting to support their growth, operations, hiring, regulatory compliance, and government contracting competitiveness.
Eligible applicants include for-profit and non-profit entities, trade and professional associations, and educational institutions with at least three years of experience providing technical assistance to small manufacturing businesses on a regional or national basis.
Broader Initiative to Revitalize American Manufacturing
This grant is part of the SBA’s broader Made in America Manufacturing Initiative, which aims to restore the U.S. industrial base, bring back American jobs, and promote national economic strength. The initiative includes efforts to reduce regulatory burdens, expand access to capital, and promote a skilled workforce for small-business domestic manufacturers across industries.
The SBA is also working to cut $100 billion in regulatory costs that have affected small manufacturers by complicating operations and increasing overhead expenses. The agency’s Office of Advocacy is leading an effort to identify policies that create unnecessary barriers and will work with federal regulators to address them.
The deadline to submit proposals electronically via Grants.gov is May 27, 2025, no later than 11:59 p.m. EDT.
